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Heart of Georgian Bay Community Forward Fund

Q: How much funding can be received?

Heart of Georgian Bay Community Forward Fund Funds up to $20,000 of admissible expenses.

Q: Who is eligible for the Heart of Georgian Bay Community Forward Fund program?

To be eligible for the Heart of Georgian Bay Community Forward Fund program, you must: Project benefits local residents Aligns with priority areas

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Heart of Georgian Bay Community Forward Fund?

You can contact Huronia Community Foundation.

Q: Where is the Heart of Georgian Bay Community Forward Fund available?

The Heart of Georgian Bay Community Forward Fund program is available the province of Ontario.

Q: Is the Heart of Georgian Bay Community Forward Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Heart of Georgian Bay Community Forward Fund is a Grant and Funding

Last Update: March 4, 2026

Ontario, Canada

Supports innovative community projects with measurable regional impact

Grant and Funding

Huronia Community Foundation

Processing And Agreement

Other info

Overview

Funding of up to $10,000 for one year or up to $20,000 over two years supports project-based initiatives with meaningful regional impact. Eligible activities focus on food security, education and training, healthy living, environmental leadership, mental health, and arts and culture.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Increasing community impact

Reduce the ecological footprint

Develop employee skills

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 20,000 $

Timeline

Closing date : December 30, 2025

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Other services (except public administration)

Location

Ontario

Legal structures

Non-profit

Annual revenue

All revenue ranges

Organisation size

All organization sizes

Audience

All groups

Non-profit candidates

Sector of operation

Culture and Arts
Primary and Secondary Education
Other Education
Mental Health and Crisis Intervention
Environment
Economic, Social and Community Development

Target groups

All the groups

Revenue structures

All structures

Scope

All dimensions

Activities funded

Initiatives that improve food security.
Projects supporting education, literacy, and training.
Healthy living activities for community wellbeing.
Projects advancing environmental leadership.
Initiatives promoting mental health or supporting arts and culture creativity.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 19,500

After-school food skills club with take-home meal kits

$ 9,800

Shoreline cleanup and native planting program with youth training

Eligibility

The project must provide a direct benefit to residents in the Heart of Georgian Bay region.
The initiative must address at least one stated community priority area.
The application must be for a project-based initiative.

Eligible geographic areas

Midland (Ontario)
Penetanguishene (Ontario)
Tiny Township (Ontario)
Tay Township (Ontario)
Beausoleil First Nation (Ontario)

Selection criteria

Priority given to start-ups and new initiatives.
Preference for bold, innovative approaches.
Measurable community benefit.

Processing and Agreement

Applications are assessed by the program administrator after submission.
Applicants are notified of results on January 30.

Additional information

Priority is given to start-ups and new initiatives that demonstrate fresh approaches and measurable community benefit.
Applicants are notified of results on January 30.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Heart of Georgian Bay Community Forward Fund Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Heart of Georgian Bay Community Forward Fund. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.